BDBDManufacturingNZ dollar drops US1c on labour dataThe New Zealand dollar has dropped by US1c after labour data out this morning showed wage growth was less than expected.06 May 04:51 AM
Banking and financeExpect a higher deficitFinance Minister Bill English has confirmed that this month’s Budget will see the surplus forecast a year ago turn into a deficit slightly higher than forecasted in December.01 May 12:50 AM
Economy$800K the average thanks to 'super 10'QV's latest figures show the average property value for the Auckland region has now broken into the $800,000s, fuelled by Auckland City-South.30 Apr 11:37 PM
Official Cash RateCash rate tipped to hold, for nowThe Reserve Bank is expected to keep its official cash rate unchanged at 3.5 per cent on Thursday but in the accompanying statement to shift the guidance needle slightly to the easier side of neutral.27 Apr 05:00 PM
Official Cash RateBank boss fuels talk of rate cutA speech by the Reserve Bank's assistant governor and chief economist John McDermott gives support to market expectations that the next move in interest rates is likely to be down.23 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar falls against British pound as Bank of England minutes seen more positive22 Apr 08:44 PM
BDBDBanking and financeWill we reach parity today?The New Zealand dollar is trading close to parity with the Australian dollar and may push through the historic milestone today.21 Apr 08:46 PM
EmploymentWhy the US economy is like Game of ThronesThe seasons in George R.R. Martin's "Game of Thrones" aren't regular or celestial, just like business cycles.21 Apr 01:37 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar back over 99 cents Aussie as RBA raises rate cut prospect20 Apr 08:48 PM
New ZealandLittle: Target Auckland speculatorsLabour leader Andrew Little says the Reserve Bank should target property speculators to ease the pressures on the Auckland housing market.15 Apr 10:31 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises against weaker greenback; touches fresh record vs. euroThe New Zealand dollar has slipped to 98.84 Australian cents from 99.03 cents yesterday ahead of Australian employment data today.15 Apr 09:12 PM
BDBDCompaniesReserve Bank 'trying to stem the flow'Andrew Little says a speech from the Reserve Bank deputy governor was effectively saying there was a housing crisis – something John Key had refused to accept.15 Apr 05:00 AM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar jumps almost 1 US cent after US retail sales miss forecasts14 Apr 08:57 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar rises to new record vs euroThe New Zealand dollar has risen to a fresh record against the euro and commentators say it is likely to continue to break new ground.12 Apr 08:55 PM
BDBDBanking and financeNZ dollar gains vs. euro; Greek payment not enough to lift euro sentiment09 Apr 09:17 PM
